Lecturer: Aleks Scholz
Institution: St. Andrews
Hours Equivalent Credit: 15
Assessment: mock observing proposal as homework
Course Summary
The course includes 5 lectures on the basics of professional observations, given by observatory director Dr. Aleks Scholz. This will be complemented by 5 lectures on specialised observing techniques.
Students will be offered an exclusive tour of the James Gregory Telescope in St Andrews, on a voluntary basis. We will also have observing sessions using telescopes in St Andrews that students can join remotely.
Astronomy and Space Physics: Yes
Condensed Matter and Materials Physics: No
Energy: No
Nuclear Physics: No
Particle Physics: No
Physics and Life Sciences: No
Physics Education Research: No
Photonics: No
Plasma Physics: No
Quantum Sciences: No
Professional Development: No
